Because knowledge is power, every hegemonic power challenged by "another knowledge” must try to stay in the center of knowledge. However, not every power is the right center for every knowledge. Reflective knowledge cannot be separated from its subject. (Peter Sloterdijk)

Because knowledge is power, every hegemonic power challenged by "another knowledge” must try to stay in the center of knowledge. However, not every power is the right center for every knowledge. Reflective knowledge cannot be separated from its subject.

Peter Sloterdijk

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